Langdale &Blea Tarn.JPG

 No HDR involved ,just a quick snapshot of a wonderful place.

 A more typical hdr shot

photo ian sweet

No slur intended John. I like the shot.

Why the abhorrence at the mention of HDR Slioch? It can be a useful tool if used subtly.

For Slioch

Don't get me wrong, I quite like some HDR shots, and have done some myself.  It's just that too many of them have an entirely unnatural, oversaturated overdosed on caffeine look about them, that I for one don't really take to.

I have the same problem with digital compacts which offer a "vivid colour" option: again, the result just looks.... artificial.

Which is not to say that HDR etc don't have a valid artistic role to play, just not an obvious one I submit, in landscape photography,.

All points taken and understood.

Some can be overdone.

 Van Gogh must have been on the same stuff.....

 Your right  Mike  i  always have a polarisor attached  one for the effect and two to protect the lens.

I also use grey grads as well.

I did always used to use velvia ,and thats the look that appeals to me i agree its not to everyones taste .

You take photographs you like  for yourself and if other people enjoy them then thats  a bonus and much appreciated it is.